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The role of pulmonary dysfunction and COVID-19 severity in the development of Long COVID

Study identified a genome-wide significant association (GWAS) for long coronavirus disease.

6 Jul 2023

COVID-19 strikes harder on low-income communities in LA; Vaccination proves key to reducing disparity

COVID-19 incidence rates were higher in lower-income communities compared to higher-income communities before vaccines became available in Los Angeles. However, after vaccination, the disparity in COVID-19 incidence diminished, with the lowest-income communities experiencing the highest impact of vaccination.

5 Jul 2023

Dengue outbreak overlapped COVID-19 crisis in Key Largo, Florida in 2020: Call for enhanced disease testing protocols

Detection and response to a dengue outbreak in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing febrile illnesses and the need for surveillance. This study examines the impact and management of dengue cases in the context of the ongoing pandemic.

5 Jul 2023

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effective in children five and under

mRNA-1273 vaccine (Moderna) shows strong effectiveness in reducing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19-related hospitalization in children aged 6 months to 5 years. Further research is needed to explore long-term effectiveness and the potential need for booster doses.

5 Jul 2023

New CRISPR-based system could eliminate malaria-carrying mosquitoes

Malaria remains one of the world's deadliest diseases. Each year malaria infections result in hundreds of thousands of deaths, with the majority of fatalities occurring in children under five.

5 Jul 2023

Timing, type, and frequency of exercise are crucial components for optimal glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Exercise plays a crucial role in managing type 2 diabetes, offering potential benefits such as improved glycemic control. This study explores exercise recommendations and their impact on dietary, medication, and behavioral factors for optimal diabetes care.

5 Jul 2023

Study sheds light on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on minority groups

A new study conducted by researchers at Bar-Ilan University in Israel has shed light on the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the quality of life among different ethnic groups in the country. The study, part of a larger cohort project, highlights a significant discrepancy between Arabs and Druze, and Jews, with the two former groups experiencing a more pronounced decline in quality of life one year after infection.

5 Jul 2023

New blood test could diagnose bile acid diarrhea

Most people have at some point in their life suffered an intestinal infection or food poisoning forcing them to stay close to the bathroom. It is very uncomfortable. Most of the time, though, it passes quickly.

5 Jul 2023

Hospitalized Kenyan patients more likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Kenyan patients who spend more than three days in the nation's hospitals are more likely to harbor a form of bacteria resistant to one of the most widely used antibiotic classes, according to a recent study led by Washington State University.

5 Jul 2023

Danish researchers solve puzzle of how hepatitis C virus evades immune system

With a new method for examining virus samples researchers from the University of Copenhagen have solved an old riddle about how Hepatitis C virus avoids the human body's immune defenses.

5 Jul 2023

Clinical trial of three-month TB treatment regimen closed due to high rate of unfavorable outcomes

The first clinical trial of a three-month tuberculosis (TB) treatment regimen is closing enrollment because of a high rate of unfavorable outcomes with the investigational course of treatment.

5 Jul 2023

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Study explores the impact of obesity on vaginal microbiota and reproduction.

5 Jul 2023

The relationship between the burden of antibiotic resistance in humans and community access to drinking water and sanitation

Researchers determined the link between improved access to sanitation and better water quality and the human intestines' antibiotic resistance gene frequency.

5 Jul 2023

Disease/Infection News

The role of pulmonary dysfunction and COVID-19 severity in the development of Long COVID

COVID-19 strikes harder on low-income communities in LA; Vaccination proves key to reducing disparity

Dengue outbreak overlapped COVID-19 crisis in Key Largo, Florida in 2020: Call for enhanced disease testing protocols

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effective in children five and under

New CRISPR-based system could eliminate malaria-carrying mosquitoes

Timing, type, and frequency of exercise are crucial components for optimal glycemic control in type 2 diabetes

Study sheds light on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on minority groups

New blood test could diagnose bile acid diarrhea

Hospitalized Kenyan patients more likely to harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Danish researchers solve puzzle of how hepatitis C virus evades immune system

Clinical trial of three-month TB treatment regimen closed due to high rate of unfavorable outcomes

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

The relationship between the burden of antibiotic resistance in humans and community access to drinking water and sanitation

Beyond the lungs: SARS-CoV-2's multi-organ impact revealed

Harnessing the power of AI: deep-learning model forecasts 30-day mortality in pneumonia cases

Vitamin D supplementation reduces risk of major cardiovascular events in older adults

A novel RSV vaccine that could be effective across all ages

COVID-19 worry linked to negative daydreams, but not nightmares

SYS6006 investigational COVID-19 mRNA vaccine shows promise as fourth dose booster

Immune inflammatory reaction to COVID-19 may not be the underlying cause of long Covid

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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